Italy · UNDERGROUND TOURS IN ROME
The 15 best underground tours in Rome you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason — start there.
Colosseum underground and arena floor tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill stops, headsets included, skip lines, $160 per person.
“The tour was great, Carmelo was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I would recommend this tour we skipped all the lines and went into the underground areas where is was way less busy.”
Explore Rome underground with a skip-the-line Capuchin Crypt, guided catacombs, and San Martino ai Monti, plus air-conditioned transfers.
“Get out and getting a perspective of Rome not possible on foot.”
Colosseum restricted access plus Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, led in English by a small group with headsets for $107.
“Superb experience with Gabriel who was incredibly knowledgeable and made you aware of every important detail while providing a 5* service. Amazing tour and value for money.”
Skip the line to Rome’s Capuchin Crypt and Domitilla Catacombs, plus San Martino ai Monti, with a guided tour and transfers for $66.51.
“Had a great time. Time management was great, hit three locations in approximately three hours. Not easy in Rome traffic, Maria was very knowledgeable and entertaining.”
Small group Colosseum tour with restricted underground access and arena floor views, plus full tickets for Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.
“Ivano our tour guide was amazing! He was so funny and knowledgable and passionate about the tour and the colosseum. I would recommend him to anyone, it was great! The highlight of our trip”
Guided St. Peter’s Basilica dome climb and Vatican Underground grottoes, with headsets and expert guides. Great Rome views, short time.
“Tour was absolutely amazing! Federico did such a good job, show us everything and explain in great detail, only bad thing is that it last only 3 hours, my mom said that she could listen to him speaking all day. When we get back we would love to have the same guide for whole Rome! Greetings from Serbia! 🤗”
A 3-hour guided Rome tour with official access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena, plus the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
“Fantastic tour. Gabriel was so informative and enthusiastic, giving us all the facts alongside some jokes.”
A 30-minute guided visit to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, including the Crypt of the Popes, for about $16.
“The area is very peaceful and not over crowded. The underground chambers are cool @15 degrees which makes a change from other types of tours. The history is very interesting.”
Guided Colosseum Underground and Roman Forum walk with headsets, photo stops, and arena views, plus self-guided Palatine Hill.
“Daniella was informed friendly and adaptable to the needs and interests of our group. She even looked up information for specific questions.”
Descend 16 m into Rome’s Domitilla catacombs on a guided tour with transfers, frescoes, and early Christian history in 1.5 hours.
“Host was very well informed and shared a lot of valuable info.”
Skip the line for a guided Roman Catacombs walk from central Rome with panoramic transfer, plus optional Capuchin Crypt add-ons.
“I really liked the tour, very interesting and would definitely recommend doing it. It’s very convenient to go with the transportation as you get information along the way!”
E-bike Rome’s Appian Way and aqueduct parks, with optional catacombs. Small groups, Cannondale bikes, and big ancient sights for a half-day.
“We showed up to the shop and after a brief wait to allow the group to get their bikes and equipment sorted out we took off. It was my first time riding e-bikes and it made the experience more enjoyable as it helped people of various ability ride together without having to go super slow. The sights and catacombs were amazing and it was great seeing them on bike versus in a van or other method. Our guide was super knowledgeable and really made the day come to life. Lunch was great at an amazing pizza restaurant along the route. I think we rode close to 20 miles over 6.5…”
Trevi Fountain and a 9-meter underground tour to Rome's working aqueduct, Vicus Caprarius ruins, and imperial domus in 40 minutes.
“Francesca was amazing!! She is so passionate about the history and gave us so much wonderful information!! Highly recommend!!”
Capuchin Crypt bones, St. Callixtus catacombs, and a ride on the Appian Way, with guided skip-the-line entry and air-conditioned transfers.
“we absolutely loved Maria, so much knowledge and so charasmatic!! The drivers were knowledgeable too. the only slight downside was we felt a little rushed in the catacombs tour (not led by Maria, but she did try to get more from the guide) otherwise excellent!!”
Priority entry for St. Peter’s Basilica, dome views, and Vatican crypt tombs, timed to beat crowds with a live English guide.
“Really interesting tour with guide Anina who clearly had a passion for what she does and in giving us the best experience. So nice to not feel crowded and enjoy the atmosphere of the Basilica. Visiting the Dome was just extradite and the perspectives breathtaking. We couldn’t visit the crypts as the Bishops conference meant a later opening time, but being given time to explore before the Basilica tour gave us time to absorb the sensational art and atmosphere.”
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